FAQ
Hey everyone! Here is a full list of the most frequently asked questions that we get both on tumblr and on our Discord (which you can join >>here<< for exclusive and immediate updates!). Please make sure to read through this before asking any questions, as the answer you’re looking for may be here already!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you have a beta release date yet?
No. The Administration is comprised of people who have many health concerns, and because we want to make sure we take care of ourselves we are not putting any hard deadlines out. We are, however, absolutely dedicated to this project and will be releasing Deearly no matter what.
- How will I know when beta is announced?
There will be three methods of notification once Beta is announced: On the Discord, which will always be the best way to get updates, on the official Tumblr, OR if you have Contributed you will be emailed with a release date.
- Will contributors be able to choose their ID numbers?
No. Contributors of our original IndieGoGo campaign were assigned numbers based on order of contribution as a perk of doing so. Contributing via our Contribution Center will allow you first access into Beta, but the numbers will be given in first-come-first-served order when you sign up.
- Do my perks/beta access codes add up?
Yes, for every perk you get you will get an additional Beta access code. Since each user can only have one account, these can be given to friends at your leisure.
- Is there going to be an age restriction on Deearly?
Yes. You must be 16 years of age or older to sign up for Deearly. If you are found to be underage, you will be suspended until you turn 16.
- How will Deearly be different from other breeding sim games?
Deearly will be somewhat familiar if you've played other pet or breeding sim games, only with new and innovative takes on most elements. As the main focus of the game, there will be a completely unique genetic and breeding system, based on realistic genes but incorporating our own fantasy elements. We have been harnessing the creativity of both staff and users to create a robust collection of original pelts, each one painstakingly painted to give them bolder, more individual looks, especially when combined with an ever-growing selection of possible decor and markings. Exploring the game will be more intuitive, dynamic interaction and less predictable repetition, and both of these will have many secrets to discover through play and experimentation. The community is already developing and will be well-established when opening as welcoming and inclusive, with the game and website design created with accessibility in mind from the start.
- Will there be side accounts?/How many accounts can we have?
Each player will be able to have 1 account. We are planning features that will make multiple accounts unnecessary.
- Will there be an option to have a doe as a ‘king’?
We have not made a decision about this yet, but we are at the very least considering some sort of Queen system.
- Can I use my character/pet/favourite character as a companion decor?
Custom Companions can be anything that you, or Deearly, have creative ownership of or can acquire permission for. If you're not sure, you can ask Pippin#5429 on Discord directly and he will let you know if we can accept whatever you have in mind.
- Can my companion decor be a real creature or a fantasy one?
Companions, so long as they follow the guideline above, can be anything you'd like so long as it cannot be classified as NSFW.
- How will the genetic system work?
There will be a complex system where pelt colours will be determined by a genetic string. It will work similarly to real life genetics, however we have not currently decided how much of the genetic string we will publicly release, as we hope that the player base will work together to attempt to figure out how the genes work on their own. We will continue discussing this and take public opinions on the matter closer to Beta release.
- How many fawns can a doe have per litter?
1-4 are all possibilities. However, 1-2 will be the most common and 3-4 will be uncommon.
- Will there be mutations?
We are not making an official statement about the inclusion of mutations at this time.
- Will there be premium/VIP account upgrades?
There will be 'premium' features that can be purchased that will make certain in-game tasks more streamlined, but there are no plans to include an account upgrade system.
- Will there be a chat section/forum?
Yes, there will be both a chat and forum section on the Deearly website. However, there will not be an 18+ section anywhere in the forums or on the Discord server.
- Will there be a 'special' currency?
Aside from the standard currency, Alder Acorns, there will also be a Premium currency called Magic Acorns.
